Happening in 702 Land: What’s in store at The Good Life Show Johannesburg?

Gugs Mhlungu speaks with Heidi Warricker, Event Director at Live Events Africa & Organisers of the Good Life Show Africa, about the three-day celebration of food, drink and conscious living, featuring more than 200 emerging and established brands showcasing diverse products and sustainable lifestyl…

Happening in 702 Land: Caiphus Semenya’s Songbook comes to life at Joburg Theatre

Gugs Mhlungu speaks with Tshepo Mngoma, music director, arranger, producer & violinist,  about a new live production featuring Nathi, Moneoa, Amanda Black and Nokukhanya Dlamini, directed by James Ngcobo, which celebrates and honours the musical legacy of legendary South African musician Caiphus Se…

Happening in 702 Land: The ultimate showdown – BNL South Africa 2026 finals

Gugs Mhlungu speaks with Phindile Nkosi, professional basketball player and coach, and Sun Kalaya, basketball player for the Western Cape Mountaineers, about their anticipation for this weekend’s BNL finals.   They discuss their training processes, what it takes to prepare for a big game, and thei…

Happening in 702 Land: NIROX Spring Jazz 2026 – where music, nature and community come together

Gugs Mhlungu speaks with Lloyd Anthony Smith, outdoor music festival event producer at the NIROX Sculpture Park, about the upcoming Spring Jazz event. Gugs Mhlungu is your weekend companion for thoughtful conversations on lifestyle, health, culture, books, food, and everything happening around 702…

Happening in 702 Land: An Ode to Motown returns to Joburg Theatre

Gugs Mhlungu is in conversation with Lerato Mvelase, award-winning actress and broadcaster, and Hlengiwe Pearl, singer and gospel artist, both cast members of An Ode to Motown. Gugs Mhlungu is your weekend companion for thoughtful conversations on lifestyle, health, culture, books, food, and every…

Happening in 702 Land: Kaza Kamba 2026 – a festival of memory, art and Pan Africanism

Gugs Mhlungu speaks with Faarooq Mangera, creative arts patron and a friend of Kaza Kamba, about the festival’s return to the Market Theatre under the theme Memory Against Forgetting, inspired by Milan Kundera’s words. They discuss the festival’s celebration of theatre, music and film, alongside w…

Happening in 702 Land: World’s Best Photography comes to Joburg and Rorisang Sechele at Untitled Basement

Gugs Mhlungu speaks with Roger Ballen, founder of the Roger Ballen Centre for Photography, about the much-anticipated arrival of the Sony World Photography Awards in South Africa for the first time. Also in the interview, Gugs speaks to Rorisang Sechele, jazz singer-songwriter and educator, about …

Happening in 702 Land: From grief to gratitude – Kutlwano Monyai's powerful debut

Gugs Mhlungu chats with Kutlwano Monyai, artist, scholar and independent curator based in Johannesburg, about their solo exhibition, Dakalo – The Ultimate Gift. They explore the exhibition's themes of gratitude, desire and resilience, the creative journey behind the work, and what visitors can exp…

Happening in 702 Land: Designing for wellbeing – inside Decorex Africa 2026

Gugs Mhlungu speaks with Garreth Van Niekerk, journalist, curator and executive creative director of Decorex Africa, about this year's Decorex Africa. They unpack the theme, Soft Life, and highlight what visitors can expect, including more than 600 exhibitors, designer spaces, DIY renovation works…

Happening in 702 Land: Woza Albert! The return of a South African theatre classic

Gugs Mhlungu speaks with Hamilton Dhlamini, award-winning film and stage actor, playwright, director and producer, about the return of the iconic South African play Woza Albert, its enduring relevance in 2026, and why its powerful message continues to matter.  Gugs Mhlungu is your weekend companio…